Playing the Bones

The bones (or "rhythm bones") are an ancient percussion instrument. Their
distinctive fast clatter can be heard in traditional Irish music, American old-time music, and
other styles, including jazz. I've been playing them since the mid 1990s, and I've created this
web site to expose people to the bones, and to share what I've learned about them with other bones
players. Look around, let me know what you think, I'd particularly like to hear recordings of
other bones players performing with their bands. I'll be regularly adding to this site, so let me
know what you'd like to see or hear.